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AP51 YTU

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,284 mi
Last recorded128,284 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 128,284 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 125,599 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 123,430 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 123,428 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 121,434 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 121,434 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle bearings worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 119,004 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 115,754 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 115,754 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 110,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 107,115 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

battery loose but secure

corrosion to rear floor pan within 30cm of body mounts but not excessive

Fail 13 Jan 2017 107,115 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust centre rear missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre / rear (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose but secure

corrosion to rear floor pan within 30cm of body mounts but not excessive

Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,063 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 84,187 miles

advise exhaust front pipe to manifold joint leaking

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise osf brake pads worn low

advise surface corrosion to brake and fuel pipes

advise surface corrosion to front hubs

Fail 16 Aug 2014 84,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise exhaust front pipe to manifold joint leaking

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise osf brake pads worn low

advise surface corrosion to brake and fuel pipes

advise surface corrosion to front hubs

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise all tyres perishing

advise osr tyre worn close to limit

advise surface corrosion to pipes , hubs and brake discs

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,774 miles

Front No.plate cracked

Slight corrosion to rear floor pan.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,044 miles

front registration plate cracked.

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear of chassis slightly corroded.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,251 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,597 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 41,696 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 41,696 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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AP51 YTU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 59,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP51 YTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP51 YTU is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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